Mission

MQ Foundation is dedicated to transforming mental health through science. The Foundation funds groundbreaking research, cultivates innovative partnerships, and accelerates discoveries that improve prevention, treatment, and recovery for people living with mental health conditions worldwide.

By investing in bold ideas and promising early-career researchers, MQ Foundation addresses critical funding gaps in mental health research—bringing hope, evidence-based solutions, and measurable impact to millions of individuals and families.

Board Leadership & Role

The MQ Foundation Board of Directors provide oversight for the Foundation’s management and strategic direction. Directors help ensure that the Foundation’s activities align with its mission to fund groundbreaking mental health research for the public benefit.

Board Members play a vital role in advancing MQ Foundation’s mission and long-term sustainability. They provide strategic guidance, fiduciary oversight, and partnership with leadership to help strengthen the Foundation’s reach, resources, and long-term impact.

Reflecting the Foundation’s global mission, the Board brings together leaders from diverse sectors and geographies to advance mental health research worldwide.

Directors serve three-year terms and bring expertise in areas such as philanthropy, healthcare, research, law, finance, and communications.

Key Responsibilities

Board Members play an active role in advancing MQ Foundation’s mission and long-term sustainability. Responsibilities include:

• Champion MQ Foundation’s mission and values
• Make MQ Foundation a philanthropic priority, including a meaningful annual personal financial contribution
• Ensure strong financial oversight and fiduciary stewardship
• Help advance the Foundation’s fundraising efforts by leveraging personal networks and cultivating relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders
• Attend and actively participate in Board and committee meetings
• Serve as an ambassador within professional, philanthropic, and community networks

About the Opportunity

MQ Foundation seeks mission-driven, philanthropic, and influential leaders to join its engaged and forward-thinking Board of Directors.

Ideal candidates:

• Are passionate about advancing mental health research and expanding access to care
• Consider MQ Foundation a meaningful philanthropic priority
• Bring professional expertise, strategic insight, and networks that can help advance the Foundation’s mission
• Demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style

Why Serve

Board service at MQ Foundation offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of mental health research at a pivotal time for the field.

Directors will have the opportunity to:

• Accelerate scientific discoveries that improve lives around the world
• Support the next generation of leading mental health researchers
• Contribute to meaningful progress in how mental health is understood, funded, and treated
• Collaborate with a thoughtful and committed group of leaders dedicated to advancing mental health globally

For more information about this board opportunity, please email us at: MQFoundation@sandlersearch.org

For more information about MQ Foundation, please visit: mqfoundation.com